Which of the following is the correct mathematical expression for return on investment?

A. Sales margin ÷ capital turnover.
B. Sales margin × capital turnover.
C. Sales margin + capital turnover.
D. Sales margin ? capital turnover.
E. Capital turnover ÷ sales margin.


Answer: B

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